Postgraduate Diploma in DX, Compatibility and SDK Testing
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in DX, Compatibility and SDK Testing. 8 modules with OpenAPI Specification 3.1, Semantic Versioning 2.0.0 and OpenAPI Generator. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in DX, Compatibility and SDK Testing — studying from the United States
Electronics and telecommunications are foundational to the American economy, with research and manufacturing hubs in California, Texas, Arizona, New York and Oregon. Semiconductor investments and wireless network deployment are driving demand for hardware, firmware and systems engineers. Embedded systems now appear across automotive, medical, industrial and consumer products, requiring expertise in real-time software and secure design. Regulatory compliance with federal spectrum and safety rules is a key part of professional practice.
Fees for the United States: US$1,670 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Which US bodies relate to electronics, embedded systems and telecom engineering?
The IEEE is the main professional body for electronics and telecom engineers in the US, and it publishes widely used standards. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates radio and telecom equipment. Professional Engineer licensure from state boards exists but is less common in this field. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not official degrees, so recognition rests with employers or relevant bodies.
How do US electronics and telecom employers regard private online qualifications?
US semiconductor, telecom and embedded-systems employers typically look for accredited degrees, hands-on design experience and familiarity with relevant standards. A private online qualification can document focused study, but it is not a standard requirement and its value is decided by each employer. Practical design projects and certifications often carry more weight.
Can I study embedded systems from the US around a full-time role?
Yes, the programmes are online, taught in English, and do not need a student visa. The commitment is roughly 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course. An assigned technical tutor supports your progress. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers fund training, so ask whether your employer offers support.
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What you will be able to do
Evaluate developer experience using objective metrics.
Design idiomatic, consistent SDKs across languages.
Maintain binary and source compatibility across versions.
Build unit, integration and contract test suites.
Automate compatibility matrices in continuous integration.
Produce reference documentation and verified guides.
Publish signed releases with SBOM and traceability.
Who it's for
- SDK engineer wishing to specialise in DX, Compatibility and SDK Testing.
- Developer advocate wishing to specialise in DX, Compatibility and SDK Testing.
- Software quality engineer wishing to specialise in DX, Compatibility and SDK Testing.
- API architect wishing to specialise in DX, Compatibility and SDK Testing.
- Development platform engineer wishing to specialise in DX, Compatibility and SDK Testing.
- Release manager wishing to specialise in DX, Compatibility and SDK Testing.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter IoT platforms.
What you'll work with
- OpenAPI Specification 3.1
- Semantic Versioning 2.0.0
- ISO/IEC 25010:2023
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-1:2022
- CycloneDX (ECMA-424)
- ISO/IEC 5962:2021 (SPDX)
- OpenSSF SLSA v1.0
8 modules · 800 h
1.1What defines a good developer experience1.2DX metrics: time to first call1.3Idiomatic design by language1.4Naming, consistency and discoverability1.5Actionable error messages1.6Minimal examples and quickstarts1.7Onboarding and credential management1.8Developer feedback and surveys1.9Friction analysis in real workflows1.10Workshop: DX audit of an existing SDK
2.1Native versus generated SDKs2.2Generation with OpenAPI Generator2.3Transport layers, retries and timeouts2.4Pagination, streaming and long-running operations2.5Configuration and the builder pattern2.6Packaging for Maven, npm, PyPI and Cargo2.7Managing transitive dependencies2.8Embedded SDKs in C for microcontrollers2.9Open source licensing and compliance2.10Practice: generated and refined Python SDK
3.1Source and binary compatibility3.2Semantic versioning of the SDK3.3Platform support matrices3.4Language and runtime version support3.5Deprecations with annotations and warnings3.6Shims and compatibility adapters3.7Breaking change detection with japicmp and api-extractor3.8LTS policies and support windows3.9Migration guides between major versions3.10Case study: breaking change avoided in a release
4.1The testing pyramid applied to SDKs4.2Unit testing with pytest and JUnit4.3Test doubles: mocks, stubs and fakes4.4Simulated servers with WireMock4.5HTTP traffic recording and replay4.6Integration testing against a sandbox4.7Property-based testing with Hypothesis4.8Concurrency testing and race conditions4.9Deterministic tests and flakiness management4.10Laboratory: test suite for an HTTP client
5.1CI matrices by OS, architecture and language5.2Containers and runners for each platform5.3Android emulators and iOS simulators5.4Testing on real hardware and device farms5.5Compatibility with older backend versions5.6Contract testing with the service5.7Smoke tests after publication5.8Performance regression detection5.9Publishable compatibility reports5.10Practice: CI matrix with GitHub Actions
6.1Generated reference documentation6.2Conceptual guides and tutorials6.3Docs as code with Markdown and MkDocs6.4Executable examples verified in CI6.5Changelogs and release notes6.6Developer portals and sandboxes6.7Documentation accessibility and internationalisation6.8Documentation usage analytics6.9Community support and issue management6.10Workshop: documentation portal for an SDK
7.1Static analysis and linters by language7.2Artefact signing with Sigstore7.3SBOM with CycloneDX and SPDX7.4Vulnerability management in dependencies7.5Optional telemetry and user privacy7.6Release automation with semantic-release7.7Beta, release candidate and stable channels7.8Rollback and withdrawal of published versions7.9Measuring adoption by version7.10Case study: secure release of an SDK
8.1Analysis of the API and target users8.2Idiomatic SDK design8.3Implementation in two languages8.4Compatibility and versioning strategy8.5Test suite and CI matrix8.6Documentation and quickstart8.7Publication and measurement of DX8.8Support and deprecation plan8.9Written report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, making it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is OpenAPI Generator, WireMock, GitHub Actions, pytest, MkDocs, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from developer experience audits of public SDKs, cross-platform compatibility test matrices and controlled SDK release publication. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Evaluate developer experience using objective metrics.
Design idiomatic, consistent SDKs across languages.
Maintain binary and source compatibility across versions.
Build unit, integration and contract test suites.
Automate compatibility matrices in continuous integration.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English to follow technical regulatory reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with OpenAPI Generator, WireMock, GitHub Actions, pytest and MkDocs. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma on passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules completed in a course or diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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